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MO HB613

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/14/2013

Primary Sponsor

Donna Lichtenegger

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Missouri Oral Health Program" to be administered by the bureau of dental health within the department of health and senior services
  • Program goals include promoting oral health statewide, facilitating oral health education and outreach programs (including for children's special needs), and serving as a central information and resource location
  • Requires the director of the department of health and senior services to appoint a director of dental health to administer the program
  • Director of dental health reports directly to the director of the department of health and senior services
  • Adds new section 192.990 to Missouri Revised Statutes chapter 192

Legislative Description

Requires the Bureau of Dental Health within the Department of Health and Senior Services to implement the Missouri Oral Health Program to increase public awareness of its importance

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

5/8/2013

Committee Referrals

Health Care Policy4/4/2013

Full Bill Text

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